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Cheap Car Rentals in Australia from S$ 17

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Australia with a pick-up date of 8-8 and drop-off date of 12-8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Australia car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Australia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 23 July 2026.

Most popular company

Sixt

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

S$ 58

Cheapest price per day

S$ 17
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Popular car types in Australia

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Australia and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 23 July 2026.
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medium car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Australia this past week from 3,502 hire locations out of 131 hire agencies. Prices for a Australia medium car hire start from S$ 17/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

S$ 21+

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Compact

Compact

S$ 19+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

S$ 17+

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Standard

Standard

S$ 50+

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Full-size

Full-size

S$ 67+

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SUV

SUV

S$ 29+

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People carrier

People carrier

S$ 50+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

S$ 41+

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Best car rental deals found in Australia

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Australia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Australia with an average daily rate of S$ 34. Data was last updated on 23 July 2026.
Ford MondeoS$ 17/day
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BYD e6S$ 19/day
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BYD e6
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Mazda Mazda3S$ 19/day
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Cheapflights insights for Australia car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Australia, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Australia?

Book your rental car in Australia 29 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around S$ 60/day on average when booked 29 days ahead, which saves you 24% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Australia?

Looking to hire a car in Australia? Simba Car Hire had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only S$ 11.77/day. Bargain Car Rentals also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at S$ 13.08/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Australia?

At Australia, the best time to rent a car is at May, with an average daily rate of just S$ 53. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging S$ 79 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Australia, the best time to rent a car is in May, with an average daily rate of just S$ 53. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging S$ 79 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

S$ 62

February

S$ 60

March

S$ 61

April

S$ 65

May

S$ 53

June

S$ 66

July

S$ 65

August

S$ 58

September

S$ 61

October

S$ 63

November

S$ 57

December

S$ 79

What car do most people rent in Australia?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Australia are the following: SUV cars (BMW X5 or similar), Intermediate cars (Kia Sportage or similar), and Compact cars (Toyota Corolla or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Australia?

MINI Car Rentals has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Australia at 181.

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in Australia?

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Australia, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 247 pickup locations in Australia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 23 July 2026.

Out of all the popular cities in Australia, Adelaide is the cheapest city to rent a car (S$ 26/day). Other popular cities in Australia to get a cheap rental car are: Coolangatta (S$ 28/day), Melbourne (S$ 29/day), and Sydney (S$ 30/day).

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Top rental agencies in Australia

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Australia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Australia. Reviews were last updated on 23 July 2026.

Avis

8.3
Very Good
56 reviews•181 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.1

MINI Car Rentals

2 locations
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No Birds

9 locations
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CarHood

3 locations
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National

39 locations
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Distinqt Car Hire

8 locations
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Tiger Car Rental

4 locations
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Got2go Car Hire

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Australia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 23 July 2026.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Australia?

    With an average price of S$ 43/day, Bargain Car Rentals is the most popular car hire provider in Australia, booking 325% more hire cars than any other provider.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Australia?

    When visiting Australia, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Coolangatta where rental cars typically will cost around S$ 52/day (41% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Australia was found in Perth for just S$ 31/day.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Australia?

    Cars in Australia are to be driven on the left side of the road.

Car rentals by fuel type in Australia

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Australia. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Australia. Deals were last updated on 23 July 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Australia. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (S$ 13+).

Electric

Electric

S$ 32+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

S$ 15+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

S$ 13+

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